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Late Baseball Writer Gerry Fraley Posthumously Awarded BBWAA Career Excellence Award

Fraley, Known for His Passion and Knowledge of Baseball, to Be Honored at Hall of Fame's Induction Weekend in July 2023

  • Gerry Fraley, a renowned baseball writer, has been posthumously awarded the BBWAA Career Excellence Award.
  • Fraley, who passed away in 2019 after a two-year battle with cancer, received 173 of 370 ballots from BBWAA members.
  • The award was announced at the Baseball Writers' Association of America's winter meetings and will be formally presented during the Hall of Fame's induction weekend in July 2023.
  • Fraley's career spanned four decades, with significant contributions to The Clearwater Sun, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and The Dallas Morning News.
  • Known for his quick humor and fiery temper, Fraley was respected for his thoroughness and knowledge of baseball.
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